title: Fetal alcohol syndrome. Role of the family physician.
abstract: QuestionOne of my female patients drinks heavily. Although she is not planning to conceive, I worry that her lifestyle might lead to pregnancy and danger for her fetus. What do you recommend?AnswerYou should counsel your patient on effective contraception and advise her about the advantages of the various methods available.
authors.affiliation: University of Toronto.
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Koren
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Loebstein
authors.forename: I
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Nulman
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D003267:Contraception; D005194:Family Practice; D005260:Female; D063647:Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D010819:Physician's Role